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GBI: drug suspects busted in Hall and White counties

More than $20K worth of drugs seized following 3-month investigation at Ga. home, storage unit

The GBI says two people have been arrested in a drug case in White and Hall counties, with $20 thousand worth of fentanyl and cocaine in Cleveland and Gainesville. Suspect Travis Sims is 49 years old, from Hall County; Derrance Damon is 43, from White County.

From WSB TV…

On March 28, the GBI along with several law agencies began a three-month investigation at a home in the 4000 block of Post Road in Cleveland, Ga. and a storage unit located in Gainesville, Ga.

Two days later, while conducting a search warrant authorities reportedly found over half a pound of fentanyl, more than 110 grams of crack cocaine, over half an ounce of powder cocaine, numerous prescription pills, and guns.

The street value of the drugs was $23,000.

The GBI has arrested Travis Sims, age 49, of Gainesville, and Derrance Damon, age 43, of Cleveland.

Sims was charged with trafficking of fentanyl, trafficking of cocaine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and sale of cocaine. Damon was charged with trafficking of fentanyl, possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

This investigation is ongoing, and more arrests are anticipated.

If you have information related to drug activity, you are asked to call ARDEO at 706-348-7410. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling 1-800-597-8477, online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.

Tim Bryant

Tim Bryant

Tim Bryant hosts Classic City Today, 6-10 weekday mornings on 98.7FM & AM 1340 WGAU in Athens.

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